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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-21
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And which can be saved by planters
and merchants on shipping to this
point-S1.35 per bale. We will here
add that planters and merchants SELL
ing their cotton here, are much better
satisfied with their weights here than
the returns they receive from New
Orleans. The charge of so cents per
bale fer selling the cotton in Alexan-
dria can be saved by planters coming
to town and selling their cotton in
person, thus reducing the expense
simply to amount of freight paid.
Parties bringing their cotton in on
wagons are subjected to no charge
whatsoever and save fully So per
bale.
Messrs. Rogers & Williams and Mr..
L. v. Marye will attend to the weigh
ing and selling OF any cotton ship
ped to them at the moderate cost Of
SOC per bale.
Try the Alexandria Cotton Market
and you will not ship again to New
Orleans. So saved is So made.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-21

The largest stock of gold and sill
yer watches outside of New Orleans,
at Ferguson Il Schnack's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-21

-Prang's Prize Christmas Cards at
Ferguson & Schnack's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-21

NOTICE - Parties wanting Fish,
Crabs, Celery, Grapes or Fruit for
Christmas, will please leave their or
ders early at Radcliffe & Sanford's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-21
Secretary.

Unprecedented sale of Flannels.
Our reduced prices have induced many
to supply themselves, but we have
some left, and will sell at same prices.
Rauer aud We'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-21

CHRISTMAS and New Year Cards at
Albert & Sons.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-21
TINE TABLE,:

Texas and Pacific Railroad:
For Marshall:
Leave Alexandria. .5:34 p. IN
For NeU Orleans:
Leave Alexandria. HIPS a. III
Morgan's La, & Texas r. r
Arrives at Alexandra. .l0:45 p. N
Leaves Alexandria. .5:32 a. m
EY First-class fare from Alexand-
ria to New Orleans, by either of the
above named roads, costs $685.. 81
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-21

Fit yourselfs ont with hats. Ev.
cry style, shape and size wanted can
be found at Bauer mad Wells.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-21

-CHRIrMAs Cards at Albert's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-21
TOYS ! Toys ! at Albert's.

FIREWORKS at Alhert's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-21

On Saturday night next, Christmas
eve, midnight Mass will be celebra-
ted in St. Francis Xavier's Catholic
Church.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-21

VITARRANTED NOT TO INJURE THE
w fabric. Will take out grease and
stains of all kinds.
Testimonials:-We have seen this pre-
paration tried, and recommend it as re-
presented: B. G.. Duke, Julius Levin,
John NJ. Laney, NJ. Rosenthal, and many
others.
II am prepared to clean clothes and
hats-bind and mend when requested, at
prices to suit the times.
+. VALLERY.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-21
~ We are authorized to announ,

JOHN G. WICKLIFFE,
of the Parish of Grant, as a candidate for
one of the Judgeships of the Twelfth Jul
dicial District, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-21

REV. P. Fl. Connolly and Mr.. Ed.
Cammack left by the Morgan train
Yesterday morning for New York City.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-21

We always lead in low prices
and good goods Jacob Geiger.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-21

OYSTERS! Oysters! by the million,
for Christmas, at Radcliffe and San
ford's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-21

Before our next issue Christmas, that
joyous occasion, which we all enjoy so
much every year, will have come and
gone. In advance We greet our many
readers and wish them all a Happy
and Merry Christmas.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-21
Town and Parish News

Town and Parish News.
TOYS Toys at Albert's.
FIREWORKS at Alhert's.
--CHRITMAs Cards at Albert's.
Furniture of all kinds at Bauer
and Wells.
FIRE Crackers an immense lot
at RosenthaPs.
New stock of Rugs and Carpets at
Albert & Sons.
Fancy Chairs and Rockers at
Ferguson & Schnack's.
-Prang's Prize Christmas Cards at
Ferguson & Schnack's.
Neck and Neck tonight at the
Opera House. Secure your seats.
CHRISTMAS and New Year Cards at
Albert & Sons.
OLD Santa Claus Headquarters
are at Ferguson & Sehnack's.
-Buggies and Harness of latest
styles and patterns at Bauer & Wells.
PICKLES of all kinds, the largest
stock in the Parish, at Rosenthals
grocery.
-RoGERs Table Cutlery and Quad
ripple Plate Silver Table Ware, at
Ferguson & Schnack's.
Fire Crackers, Fire Crackers ;
cheaper than ever sold in this market
at Bauer and Wells.
The largest stock of gold and sill
yer watches outside of New Orleans,
at Ferguson 4 Schnack's.
NOTICE - Parties wanting Fish,
Crabs, Celery, Grapes or Fruit tor
Christmas, will please leave their or
ders early at Radcliffe & Sanford's.
Fit yourselfs ont with hats. Ev-
cry style, shape and size wanted can
be found at Bauer mad Wells.
Everybody is going to see Neck
and Neck at the Opera house tonight.
Stetson's company is Endorsed both by
press and people. Go and see the
play; you will like it.
Politics have commenced to warm
up hereabouts., The different candi-
dates are talking to aud buttonholing
most every one they meet. To keep
out of the candidates way is just an
impossibility, that's all.
Before our next issue Christmas, that
joyous occasion, which we all enjoy so
mach every year, will have come and
gone. In advance we greet our many
readers and wish them all Happy
and Merry Christmas.
Tonight our people will be treated
to a first-class theatrical performance.
Stetson's Neck and Neck combination
appear for the first time before an
Alexandria audience. The company
is 'nsidered one of the best on the
road this season.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-21

Everybody is going to see Neck
and Neck at the Opera house tonight.
Stetson's company is indorsed both by
press and people. Go and see the
play; you will like it.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-21

Politics have commenced to warm
up hereabouts. The different candi-
dates are talking to aud buttonholing
most every one they meet. To keep
out of the candidates way is just an
impossibility, that's all.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-21

Leave Alexandria. ....... LIES q. N
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V. e. A. MEYER & Co.
VS.. No. 34U2.
JOHN s. BUTLER.
Twelfth Judicial District Court--Parish
of Rapides, La.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04

1t is useful precsution for the tour ST
The commercial traveller, or the cmlgrant
To the west. to take along llostetter 5
Stomach Bitters. Invalids who travel by
steAmboa. or rail should provide them>
selves with it, in order to prevent or
remedy the nausea which the Earring and
vibration of vehicles in irenSitu often
cause them Vastly preferable is it for
this simple, but needfu purpose, to the
heady and unmedicated stimulants of
commerce On board ship, it not only
remedies Il sea sickness, but neutraliZes
the pernIcious objects OF water slightly
brackish, which, if unqualified, is apt TO
give rise to irregularities OF the bowels,
cramps in the abdominal region. and dys
pepsia To the aerial poison Of malaria
il is an efficient antidote. Sick headache,
heart burn and wind upon the stomach,
ale promptly banished by 1t. 1t health
fully stimulates the kidneys and bladder,
and nullities the early symptoms of
rheumatism.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04

The season Is at hand when tile mortality
among children is a topic of remark, but
when that season comes remarks are of little
Use. The mischief is often done long before
the effect appears. Parents say, when advise4
to give their children plain and simple food
and to deny them stimulating drinks like tea
and coffee; ''Oh, nothing hurts my children;
| let them have whatever Is on the table In
the cool months this may seem to be the case
Boys stuff themselves with indigestible food
day after day without showing any signs OF
being injured and then in the dog davs sud
ienly collapse without any special cause 1t
Is with the children as it is with Us, their
elders; the punishment of their errors Is often
long delayed. They weaken their digestion
in the winter and die of it in August The
time to regulate The diet Of the young is all
the time Physicians who practice in the
populous parts Of cities have often remarked
that the mortality is greatest just when most
precautions are taken, and when the children
themselves are afraid to eat improper things.
They have been wrong fed for eleven months
their digestive apparatus has been daily over
wrought its reserve of force is all expended.
Then comes a long hot term, and we are APP
jailed by tue news of hundreds of deaths
day among the children of a few wards -
New York Ledger
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04

Slowly they advanced, and suddenly halted,
as by an electric impulse Even R. seemed
taken by surprise, while the hair of the
strangers they felt lifting itself on their
s,alps. Was it common illusion of the
sensesf Was it real voice2 While in the
gruesome presence it was real
What did | tell you!" whispered R.
"By the holies," breathed Theo. as they
listened to the once familiar accent,
the old calls, and names, for minute
or two, and then r. led the way
TO the black opening of the half I'M
hinged doors. They gained the floor, and in
the darkness, not so dense under the openings
of the roof but that the inside, the heavy
timbers, the posts, huge beams and scaffolds,
dark and gallows, were easily distinguished
and there on their left, squat on the squared
timber, was the dark wavering outline of the
eerie form. There was no mistaking it, as
those who cast their eyes up felt assured
half minute and one of the party struck
match, then another, and another, till each of
the party held a short lived taper in his hand,
supplied by another as its short, brief flame
vanished. Their united power was ample to
reveal the empty, silent desolation of the
cherries interior. There was some of the
litter straw and hay, where protected from
the rain and snow, here and there but no
sign of living thing, not even a rat The
swallows seemed no longer to build there
The very spiders no longer spin webs there"
as Thee said afterward. They went out
Whether by the design of any of them,
most likely by an easily accounted for acct
dent one or more of the lighted matches fell
upon the dry straw and hay, and almost in
simultaneously the tindery inside was in a
flame. They had scarcely gained the outside
when it was discovered
Lucky" exclaimed K. " wonder we
never thought,of it before, folding his arms
Let 'er burn" said Capt John, re-echoed
by the rest, They had no choice The flash
ing, leaping, licking flames ran up the edges
of the weather boards, caught the dry edge of
the roof, and in five minutes the empty shell
was roaring flame. In thirty minutes, save
where the thick plank or heavy timbers
touched, SO as to aid each other, the active
combustion had ceased
Moving away to avoid the heat, the boys
stood watching the rapid progress of the
burning. and when it subsidized to a red glow,
and the sinking moon and far off stars re-
sumed their wonted reign over the warm,
calm spring night, they thoughtfully moved
away, yet with sense OF relief Cleveland
Leader
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04
PEACE. NOT HAPPINESS.

An inward counselor gave me this behest:
Throw from nee what thou hast and take aquest,
90 forth btgsar, and with sweet address
Make suit for Happiness"
The fervent voice hastened to obey,
That which had in hand threw away,
Nor gave Itthoueht so Ionged to possess
The rare thing, Happiness
went beggar, meek, with craving hand:
The bosom prompter cried: Demand! demand"
Some laughed some cried, 10 see how dld press
My suit for happiness
When life ran low and dear daylight grew late
turned me home At my neglected gate
A palmer stood "Fe waits tinc thdugiiil Ia bless
With long sought Happiness"
The palmer stood through tears he smiled On me-
"Not 50, fond beggar; hut save to thee
What thou diAsf cast awHy-uor more, nor less
TAXI Peace not Happiness:
-Edith NJ Thomas in independent.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04

Some one has told you that catarrh is
incnrable 1t is not SO. DR.. Sage's Ca
tarIh Remedy will cure it, 1t is pleasant
To use and it always does its work thor
onghly. We have yet to hear of Case in
which it did not accomplish II cure when
faithfully used Calarrh is disease
which it is dangerous TO neglect A Ger
tam remedy is al your command. Avail
yourself of it before the complaint assumes
more serious form. All druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04
ADVICE to MOTHERS.

Ar you disturbed Al night ana broken
uf your resi- by sick child suffering and
crying viii, pain OF cutting teethf II so,
send al once and get bottle of Mrs,
Winsiow's Soothing Syrup fos children
teeihing It's value is incaiculable
1t viii relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. II cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems Inc gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
TEN. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children feething is pleasant In the
taste. and is the prescription Of Que Of
the oldest and best female nurses aud piY
sicians in the United States, And is for
sale by all druggists throughout the
world Price 25 cents per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04
What Drug VIII seour These English
Hench"t

Wicked Macbeth, VINO murdered good
King Duncan, asked this question in his
despair. Thousands of victims OF dis
ease are daily asking What will sccnr
The impurities from my blood and bling
me health?" DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
Isl Discovery will do it. Wien the pur
pie lifrtlde is sluggish. causing GIowsi-
ness headache and loss of appetite, use
this wonderful vitalizer, which never
fails it forces the liver into perfect ac
lion, drives out superfiunus bile. brings
the glow of health to the cheek and the
natural sparkle to the eye. All druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04

The bcs, on earth can truly be said OF
Grigg's Glycerine Salve. which is sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises,
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
Will positively cure piles, letter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund.
ed Only % cents. Sold by druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04

We took it out riding in its carriage
and it went to sleep. 1t caught cold
while we were carrying it from the car
riage back into the house The Holman
Adjustable baby carriage can be detached
from the wheels and carried into the
house without disturbing the baby See
advertisement and send for catalogue
275 Wabash avenue, Chicago, III
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04
Their Business Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused such
a. general revival OF trade at Harlz "
Bahnsen's drug store as their giving away
to their customers Of so manv free trial
bottles of DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Their trade is simply
enormous in this very valuable article
from the fact that it always cures and
never disappoints. Coughs, colds, asth>
ma, bronchitis, Group. and all throat and
lung diseases quickly cured. You can
test it before buying by getting trial
bottle free. large size 81 Every bottle
warranted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04

Persons, and especially children. are
subject to this agonizing complaint,
which often comes on suddenly in the
night and without any previous warning
Simmons Liver Regulator should ALWAYS
be at hand. A single dose will generally
aliay the pain 1t never fails in giving
relief. 1t is harmless, and may De given
with safety to child of the tenderest
age.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04
A Woman's Revenge.

The true philosophy of life was exemplified
the other day by a young woman who was
planning her spring wardrobe Now she
said to her appreciative seamstress, Il want
tailor made suit the worst way, but as l can't
afford that, want you to help me get up a
dress that will look as if | hated tailor made
suits and thought them very unfeminine and
unattractive-well do the esthetic and poetic
racket, as We can't come the other New
York Graphic
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04

Makes the lives of many people misera-
BILE, and often leads to self destruction.
We know of no remedy for dyspepsia
more successful than Hoods Sarsaparilla.
1t acts gently, vel surely and efficiently,
tones the stomach ard other organs, re-
moves the faint feeling. creates good
appetite, cures headache, and refreshes
the burdened mind Give Hoods Sarsa
parilla ii fair trial. Vt will do you good.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04

This story was originally told by Sturgeon:
A young clergyman and his bride were in
vited guests at large party given by a
wealthy parishioner. In all the freshness
and elegance of the bridal wardrobe the
young wife shone among the throng, distin-
grished by her comeliness and vivacity and
rich attire; and when, during the evening,
her young husband drew her aside and whis-
pered to her that she was the most beautiful
woman in all the company, and that his
heart was bursting with pride and love for
her, she thought herself the happiest wife in
the world
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04

The members of the present Arizona legis-
lature, besides doing their own committee
work, pay from their per diem enough to
hire necessary clerks for the session, congress
allowing only two clerks to each house and
prohibiting the employment of more, By
sclupulously obeying the Federal statute the
legislature saves to the territory $50, 600 spent
by its predecessors for clerk hire, printing
and other legislative expenses, The taxpay-
ing citizens are enthusiastic over the work of
Arizona's reform legislature Chicago Times
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04
BUGKLEE's AREICAssfyp

The greatest medical wonder of the worlC
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises
cats, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores. can
GERS, piles, chiiblains, eorus, letter. chsf,
ped hhnds, and ali skin ernptiOns, au4ran-
teed to cure III every instance. OF money
refunded % cents per box For sale by
Hnrtz f. Bshnsan
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04

diseases can be cured if properly treated
in time, as shown by the following state
ment from d. c. Freeman, sydney:
Having been great sufferer from pull
monary attacks, and gradually wasting
away for the past two years, 1t affords me
pleasure TO testify that Scott's Emulsion
OF cod liver oil with lime and soda has
given me great relief, and | cheerfully
recommend il to Eli suffering in u similar
way to myself In addition. I would say
that it is very pleasant to take
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04

Sasl There's buggy spring made in
Pittston, Pa, that beats all creation.
Easiest riding thing you ever saw. The
motion is more like swinging than riding.
It's the Rice Coil Carriage Spring Make
note of it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04

Vino Of us are WIlbout trouble be they
small or lsrge2 The blessings of health
are best appreciated when We are SIGH
and in pain A hacking cough, severk
cold, or any throat Ut lung disease are
very troublesome; bni all OF these NAV be
quickly and permanently cured by DR..
Bigelnw's Cure. Safe and pleasant for
children Price 50 cents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04

swell, screamer's bad tempered person
that holds spite And that's true I've
knowed heaps and cords of women-all sorts,
pretty much, first and last-but there was
never nary one that could hold spite
like her Why, I've knoweti her wrong
side out IA go right along with
It -Oastant fur two weeks rllt..,iu7
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04
LOCAL NOTICES.

Insure 10 the Boylston Insurance Co. of
BOSTON, NJ lass, organized 1872 Assets
nearly 81 .000. 900. E. W. Hurst, agent.
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
Krell & Math have from foIr 10 six
fiavors of ice cream to select from, and in
making their fruit 1avors they use moth
ing but the fruit itself for flavor. thereby
guaranteeing their patrons the fruit
flavors. and the purest ice cream to be bad
in the three cities Call and give them a
trial, and become convinced.
VIM. McEnlry,
Attorney al inv, loans money On sooi
security makes collections Reference,
Mitchell 4 Lynde. bankers, Office in
posi- office block
Hard Coal Market.
All sizes and best grades of Anthracite
coal SO. 90 per ton, delivered to any part
of this civ. usual discount for cash; cans
mel coal for CRATES So
e G FRAZER.
Insure Your Property
with J E. Loosely & Co, (sucoessors to
HAYES Il CleAveland) general insurance
agents. Fire, tornado, cargo, life and
accident insurance policies written at
lcwest rates gwen by any reliable com
pany. Ocean steamship passage tickets
tor sale Office removed To No IT13
Second avenue, next d0or rnsI OF Nc
lutIr, Il 90
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04

Lord Doneraile was not the first Brit
ish peer to die of hydrophobia The
Duke OF Richmond also died of the same
hiSpasp
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04

The third class carriage is patronized more
than any other in England. Since the fash
ion Of riding in them set i'll the receipts of the
London railway companies have greatly di
InIuIshsi
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04

So many summer hotel failures do not
confirm The correspondents reports of
Successful season
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04

Brambe stats carried by the ladies at
the mountain resorts seem TO have been
introduced merely to hang gay colored
ribbons on
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04

The Spanish governments, Is bGying
English horses.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-04
fNlAa

The MINISTRIES are little too free in
making weak jokes at the expense of
prominent people.